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Outrage as USGA deem Club Pro Guy’s Xe747 club designed to ‘punch out of the sh*t’ non-conforming

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The golf equipment world had a groundbreaking development in 2022, with the introduction of the Xe747 punch out club that features a revolutionary Tri-Face design.

Manufactured by Mexican Mini-Tour legend and all-around good guy, Club Pro Guy, the club also contains propriety Camel Toe Technology and includes the hashtag ‘#Elite Punch Out Club’ emblazoned on the sole for good measure.

Our resident club junkie and one half of the TG2 pod, Brian Knudson, recently took the club for a spin and described it as a “true game-changer” in a review that was “definitely an unbiased product description that was in no way influenced by CPG or Darrel Bevins.” Check it out below.

While all of that is great, the golf world was rocked on Monday when Club Pro Guy revealed a letter from the USGA declaring the club as non-conforming.

Despite being described succinctly as a club with 3 sides designed to “punch out of the sh*t”, the USGA dismissed the application for the club to be granted conforming status, brutally adding that “multi-sided clubs are not, have never been, nor ever will be conforming.”

Furthermore, the governing body had the nerve to call out the revolutionary Camel Toe technology, saying that not only were no technological benefits found, but harshly determining that it’s “basically just an image of a camel emblazoned on the toe of the club.”

Though we’ll now be forced to wait to see the club (which is obviously currently sold out due to high demand) on a professional tour, CPG has thankfully vowed to appeal the decision.

We’ll certainly be keeping an eye on this developing situation.

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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Report: Tiger Woods voted against Rory McIlroy returning to policy board; Will be the only player negotiating directly with Saudis

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According to a report from The Telegraph, the relationship between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has soured.

Last week, reports surfaced that McIlroy, who was a member of the PGA Tour policy board during most of the past few years, was looking to rejoin the board, presumably taking Webb Simpson’s seat.

However, on Wednesday, McIlroy revealed that he will not be rejoining the policy board, due to people on the board being “uncomfortable” with that “for some reason.”

The Telegraph has reported that Tiger Woods was among the players who voted against McIlroy returning to the policy board.

The divide is apparently due to McIlroy pushing for the game of golf to unify, whereas Woods, reportedly, believes the PGA Tour is in a fine position where it currently stands.

The Associated Press added another wrinkle to the situation, reporting that Woods is the only player who will be negotiating directly with the Saudis.

The other members of the committee are PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, board chairman Joe Gorder, John W. Henry of Fenway Sports Group, and Joe Ogilvie, who was a former PGA Tour player.

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Phil Mickelson reveals he won’t be pursuing broadcasting career when he retires from golf

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On Tuesday, Chris McKee, a Toronto writer and radio host, wondered aloud on his X account if Phil Mickelson will be a commentator after his playing days are over.

“The second Phil Mickelson retires he’ll instantly become the most sought after TV analyst in golf. Would any PGA Tour broadcaster (CBS, ESPN, NBC or Sky) bring him in or would he have to stick to LIV broadcasts? #LIVGolf”

Mickelson saw the post and responded, saying he’s not interested in moving from the course to the broadcast booth.

“Thank you for the kind words. However, just cuz someone CAN do something doesn’t mean they SHOULD do it. Instead of commentating, I’m going to shoot some Pros vs Schmos 9 hole matches. I’ll share insights throughout as well as talk a little smack. It won’t be the highest quality video but it’ll be fun for me to do and fun to watch I think too.”

While I believe many fans would like to see Phil in the booth, his idea of “Pro’s vs Schmo’s” could certainly be intriguing.

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PGA Tour pro sounds off on ‘unfair’ PGA Championship invites

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This week, the PGA of America made some surprising announcements regarding the field of next week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.

The event now will feature 16 LIV players with Talor Gooch, Dean Burmester, David Puig, Adrian Meronk and Patrick Reed receiving special exemptions.

PGA Tour player, Dylan Wu, took issue with how the exemptions were used and went to X to share his thoughts.

“Why is there never “real” qualifications for the PGA Championship? You have a points list and World ranking invite. Usually just outside top 100 in OWGR gets in. Chan Kim ranked 104th in OWGR doesn’t get in. SH Kim at 107th isn’t in.”

“Jesper Svennson ranked 108th gets in. Tim Widing 120th gets in. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald gets a spot. A bunch of guys get leapfrogged even though they’re ranked higher than others. Seems like they just invite whoever they want. Unfair to the guys on the edge like Chan and SH”

“Just seems like the world of professional golf is in a weird spot and I love that the tournament invited a handful of great LIV players but figure out a correct system for a major championship where guys know they’ll be in or not. ????”

Fans who replied to Wu seemed to agree that a more definitive ranking system for the PGA Championship should be established.

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